The 2024 WNBA semifinals are set. No first-round playoff series went to a Game 3, but there were still thrilling moments. The intensity will ramp up significantly on Sunday when the semifinal games tip-off.
Both semifinal games are rematches of the 2023 playoffs. There is a lot of hype about the 2023 WNBA Finals rematch, but the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun will also provide plenty of entertainment.
Eliminated first-round 2024 WNBA playoff teams
No. 5 Seattle Storm (swept by the Aces)
No. 6 Indiana Fever (swept by the Sun)
No. 7 Phoenix Mercury (swept by the Lynx)
No. 8 Atlanta Dream (swept by the Liberty)
Teams that advanced to the WNBA playoff semifinals
No. 1 New York Liberty (beat the Dream 2-0)
No. 2 Minnesota Lynx (beat the Mercury 2-0)
No. 3 Connecticut Sun (beat the Fever 2-0)
No. 4 Las Vegas Aces (beat the Storm 2-0)
Full 2024 WNBA semifinals playoff schedule
Sunday, Sept. 29
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty (3 p.m. ET on ABC) Liberty win 87-77
Game 1: Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN) Lynx win 73-70
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Game 2: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2) Liberty win 88-84
Game 2: Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx (9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2) Lynx win 77-70
Friday, Oct. 4
Game 3: Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun (7:30 p.m. ET on on ESPN2) Lynx win 90-81
Game 3: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces (9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2) Aces win 95-81
Sunday, Oct. 6
Game 4 (if needed): New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces (3 p.m. ET on ABC) Liberty win 76-62, eliminate Aces
Game 4 (if needed): Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun (5 p.m. ET on ESPN) Sun win 92-82
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Game 5 (if needed): Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty (time TBD on ESPN 2) (not needed)
Game 5 (if needed): Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx (8 p.m. ET on ESPN) Lynx win 88-77, eliminate Sun
Last time the Liberty and Aces clashed in the playoffs
The semifinals matchup between the Liberty and Aces is a rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals. Las Vegas won, 3-1.
Last time the Lynx and Sun clashed in the playoffs
Connecticut beat Minnesota in the first round of the 2023 playoffs, 2-1.
How can I watch the 2024 WNBA semifinals?
The semifinals will be televised on ESPN and ABC. Check out fuboTV for a free seven-day trial if you're looking for a streaming service.
Ticket prices for 2024 WNBA semifinals
The cheapest ticket price for Game 1 between the Aces and Liberty is $50 on Vivid Seats. The cheapest price for Game 1 between the Sun and Aces is $118 on Vivid Seats.
When will the 2024 WNBA Finals start?
The 2024 WNBA Finals start date is still to be determined. The league listed Sunday, Oct. 20, as the last possible Finals date.